tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post7894915685852336098..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Strange BedfellowsJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-83833664640712887492009-10-29T21:57:59.896-04:002009-10-29T21:57:59.896-04:00Great questions, Jessica! I've got research ou...Great questions, Jessica! I've got research out the wazzoo on various agents and so few responses. Sigh. Definately research your choices. You'll save yourself time, money and heartache. That said, you'll still lose plenty of the first two in exchange for more than you want of the third. ;DVictoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-42189329801939846312009-10-29T17:26:24.336-04:002009-10-29T17:26:24.336-04:00Seriously great post! Agent hunting can be like da...Seriously great post! Agent hunting can be like dating- lol. Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-42366580691415208032009-10-29T17:08:50.633-04:002009-10-29T17:08:50.633-04:00It's not problem Jessica : )
Wow! The commen...It's not problem Jessica : )<br /><br />Wow! The comments keep coming and they're so great, too!<br />HannahProject Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996866245417584719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-25600591530460801702009-10-29T12:10:27.179-04:002009-10-29T12:10:27.179-04:00EXCELLENT BLOG!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. ...EXCELLENT BLOG!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm so glad you did because now I have another awesome blog to follow. As a writer all of the tips are so handy!Yankee Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920111229743918567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-31302454019717111112009-10-29T11:55:54.711-04:002009-10-29T11:55:54.711-04:00Hi Jennifer, that's true, although some agents...Hi Jennifer, that's true, although some agents' personalities come through on their blogs, but I don't know if most do. A supporter...yep, I agree.<br /><br />STTC,<br />Thanks for stopping by. The agent stage is fun, in a nailbiting kind of way. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-5176207958931944812009-10-29T11:25:21.543-04:002009-10-29T11:25:21.543-04:00hmmm ... not to the agent stage yethmmm ... not to the agent stage yetSPEAKING FROM THE CRIBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875665332513211981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-31379354014818839902009-10-29T09:06:30.405-04:002009-10-29T09:06:30.405-04:00When I do eventually look for an agent, I want a t...When I do eventually look for an agent, I want a true supporter. Someone who "gets" my writing and based on that can make suggestions to better my career.<br />You can get a good idea of what an agent likes to see in writing from blogs but unless you really talk to them, it's hard to get a feel for personality.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-5437047176177654272009-10-29T06:45:36.149-04:002009-10-29T06:45:36.149-04:00Hi Stephanie,
I see what you mean. I'd prefer ...Hi Stephanie,<br />I see what you mean. I'd prefer an agent who's savvy and I click with, but if I just have to take someone who will sell my book, that's fine. Relationships can grow with mutual respect and even if we didn't click, that doesn't mean we could be professional and work together, right? <br />So I have my preference, but when it gets down to choosing, I might have to lose some idealism and replace it with practicality. :-) Great point!<br /><br />Elana, are you sure they're people??? *grin* So you've talked to "them" on the phone,huh? LOL Thanks for chiming in. You're right, of course. It's the humanity thing that makes a good fit so important.<br /><br />Jill, true. First impressions are important.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-53988404076454411152009-10-29T06:42:32.727-04:002009-10-29T06:42:32.727-04:00Kristen T, I totally agree.
Steph. F, I know exac...Kristen T, I totally agree.<br /><br />Steph. F, I know exactly what you mean. The same thing happened to me.<br /><br />Genny, I would love a long relationship with my agent. Debbie Macomber spoke at the conference and if I'm reading things right, she's been with her agent Wendy L her entire career. That's just amazing and inspiring to me.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-77848584699708876922009-10-29T06:39:15.404-04:002009-10-29T06:39:15.404-04:00T.Anne, that was a harsh lesson. sometimes, years ...T.Anne, that was a harsh lesson. sometimes, years later, we're thankful for those lessons. I hope you get a great one this time around. :-)<br /><br />Tabitha, contact is a must. There are some agents who are MIA, I've heard. NOT good. :-(Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-72414108784679190782009-10-29T06:38:06.338-04:002009-10-29T06:38:06.338-04:00Hi Hannah, thanks for stopping by. :-)
Jessie, ye...Hi Hannah, thanks for stopping by. :-)<br /><br />Jessie, yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Sure, I'd like an agent who can sell stuff, but if possible, I'd also like an agent I'm comfortable talking to, etc. <br /><br />LOL Susan, a minefield?:-) I guess you're right about that. Also, the whole process fascinates me too.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-80981892595291743142009-10-28T23:25:27.911-04:002009-10-28T23:25:27.911-04:00Wow! That's a really great point : )
HannahWow! That's a really great point : )<br />HannahProject Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996866245417584719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-27388289079288573512009-10-28T21:56:13.868-04:002009-10-28T21:56:13.868-04:00I am still gathering my agent list together. And e...I am still gathering my agent list together. And even at this stage I've noticed that although an agent may be uber-successful, I'm not sure if our styles would jive.Jessie Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232456334069794107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-2617919401543759152009-10-28T20:23:53.622-04:002009-10-28T20:23:53.622-04:00I'm reading a lot about agents on blogs. How t...I'm reading a lot about agents on blogs. How they select clients and the way they work interests me. The whole process is a minefield.<br /><br />A lot of prayer is going into this.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50054038299203739052009-10-28T20:23:05.919-04:002009-10-28T20:23:05.919-04:00Oh my gosh you are so funny! I'm vying for a g...Oh my gosh you are so funny! I'm vying for a great agent. I was burned once and trust me it was all the lesson I needed.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50065157912961544002009-10-28T17:30:01.723-04:002009-10-28T17:30:01.723-04:00I never really thought about it. I guess I'd w...I never really thought about it. I guess I'd want to know that I could get in contact with them. I'd also want respect and some sort of like mindedness. <br /><br />Great food for though Jess.Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-26923331606634337782009-10-28T16:47:02.780-04:002009-10-28T16:47:02.780-04:00I think respect is a big thing on both ends--mutua...I think respect is a big thing on both ends--mutual respect for each other in the working relationship!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-48708350803499294482009-10-28T16:12:52.806-04:002009-10-28T16:12:52.806-04:00I wrote a blog about this yesterday although I'...I wrote a blog about this yesterday although I'm not sure when I'll post it...although mine was posing the question, "Do other authors only query agents they really want to acquire? Or do they query everyone?" I won't go into drastic detail about this on my blog but I was inspired by going to an agent's website who was incredibly rude, stating there's too much bad fiction out there already and that's why they reject 99 percent of what comes into them. Everything was blunt, to the point, and almost defensive. I immediately thought, "I'm not sure this is an agent I'd want to work with." Anyone who takes such a negative attitude up front just seems like they'd be difficult to work with. I want someone in my corner.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-33570022057952512112009-10-28T14:44:54.012-04:002009-10-28T14:44:54.012-04:00I think you point out something really important: ...I think you point out something really important: that you should have questions in mind ahead of time. That's an important relationship and hopefully one that will be longstanding and successful. :)Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50892243248458829162009-10-28T14:41:22.470-04:002009-10-28T14:41:22.470-04:00While I think it would be amazing to have an agent...While I think it would be amazing to have an agent want to represent me and we clicked from the very beginning...what if only one agent is interested and you don't get that warm and fuzzy feeling? Do you pass on him or her and risk starting your career??? <br /><br />I was lucky enough to be offered a publishing contract by a publisher who accepts unagented submissions. Some aspects of the contract were not ideal and they were unwilling to budge.....but bottom line....it was either start my career or not. I chose to start my career and so far I've been extremely happy with my publisher and editor.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8032238296712087942009-10-28T14:11:36.593-04:002009-10-28T14:11:36.593-04:00I have researched about everything there is to ask...I have researched about everything there is to ask an agent. I had lists ready when the phone rang.<br /><br />And you know what? They're people. And just like anyone, when you talk to them on the phone (or in person), you'll know who the right fit is. At least that's my opinion.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-43214021735348771702009-10-28T13:44:54.585-04:002009-10-28T13:44:54.585-04:00It's really hard to know who will be a good fi...It's really hard to know who will be a good fit. That's one nice thing about conferences; you can meet them in person. I find first impressions to help a lot.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-25753728814778323132009-10-28T13:27:15.868-04:002009-10-28T13:27:15.868-04:00Anita, I thought of you when I wrote that line. *p...Anita, I thought of you when I wrote that line. *pat on the back*Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-64992951133309272942009-10-28T13:26:24.639-04:002009-10-28T13:26:24.639-04:00Julie, right on with the cheating bit. Heh.
Thank...Julie, right on with the cheating bit. Heh. <br />Thank you for the award! :-)<br /><br />Erica, I hope you get a great-fitting agent. :-)<br /><br />LOL Angie!! A prenup sounds good to me. *snicker*Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-511349925420675572009-10-28T13:25:12.218-04:002009-10-28T13:25:12.218-04:00Hahaaa! Rita, your comment is making me laugh. I t...Hahaaa! Rita, your comment is making me laugh. I think you need to do a guest post here. :-)<br /><br />Deb, it's great that you did your homework. I didn't and that was a bad move. I agree, ability to help polish is definitely a nice side to having an agent.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com